Activities for Seniors

Armchair Travel to Brazil

This comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to BRAZIL! Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the BRAZIL travelog!

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Brazil Fact File

An attractive one-page fact file all about Brazil. Print, distribute and discuss!

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Brazil Landmark Posters

Posters of some famous destinations in Brazil!

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Brazil Travel Posters

Posters of famous tourist destinations in Brazil!

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Picking a chicken with you

This is a happy song , it will really get you going, hands clapping, feet tapping, anything you like, our clients really love it, and so do I. You are never too old to have fun.  Have a go.  ENJOY!

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All About Birds Quiz

Have fun with this quiz all about BIRDS!

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Finish the Song Line Quiz

This quiz can be extended into a good old fashioned sing-a-long! Have fun!

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Are You Lonesome Tonight? Senior Citizens Version

Here is a funny Senior Citizens version of Are You Lonesome Tongiht - with apologies to Elvis Presley!

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20 Tiny Fingers Singalong

This is a a lovely little song - it will really send you down Memory Lane to when some of us were young Mams and Dads - it is called 20 Tiny Fingers.

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Finish the Proverbs #5

Complete these well-known proverbs!

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Summer Poster #3

Another summer poster!

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Summer Poster #2

Another summer poster!

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Summer Poster #1

A summer poster for decoration!

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Brazil Bunting Templates

Brazilian bunting templates for a Brazilian party!

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3 Brazilian Recipes

Here are 3 Brazilian recipes to try - 2 savoury, 1 sweet. Enjoy!

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Brazilian Portuguese Words

Here are some words originating in Brazil!

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Add the Surnames Quiz

Add the surname to the following Christian names using the clue provided.

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Pot Luck Quiz 12

Try your luck with this Pot Luck Quiz!

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Split Pairs Quiz

Have fun with this split pairs quiz!

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Three Clues - What Do They Have In Common?

What do the three things in each line have in common?

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14 Ways to Improve Family Communication During the Pandemic

Families and other visitors are more 'out of the loop' with their loved one's care now that coronavirus visitation restrictions are commonplace across the globe. Learn how to keep them feeling connected with their loved ones and with your team.

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Cowboys PowerPoint Quiz and Activity

Enjoy the attached PowerPoint: History of Cowboys including a Quiz and Cowboy Code. Have fun with the Cowboy Wordsearch & Jokes!

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Paper Quilling

I recently tried paper quilling with my residents and they really enjoyed it!

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Silhouette Pictures

This was a very sucessful activity! So much fun and great for residents that don't want to join in with group activities and also ones that are in bed, just attach the picture to a clip board and help/guide them with placing the stickers.

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I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself a Letter Singalong & Exercise

Here is a really enjoyable singalong that incorporates some gentle exercises.

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Make Your Own Bookmarks

Here is an easy peasy activity that everyone can participate in -- hand colored bookmarks!

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The Yellow Quiz

This quiz is all about the color yellow!

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Newsletter Template - September 2020

Here is a customizable newsletter template for September 2020 in WORD format. Two versions are provided: multi-page and 1-page. Enjoy!

DIY Noughts and Crosses

Noughts & Crosses This is such a great game its quick, fun, using fine motor skills, mental stimulation, can be used one on one or as I have made 3 we can have 6 residents socially interacting with each other.

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Christmas in July Jokes

Some cute Christmas jokes to share! Thanks for sharing Gwyneth!

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Cowboys Wordsearch

A cowboy themed wordsearch to enjoy!

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Compound Words Brain Game #4

Join the words using the clues provided!

Chocolate Wordsearch

A chocolate themed word search!

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September Birthdays

Every week I put together a Powerpoint of birthdays. These September birthdays are this week (week beg 16 Sept).  I give them clues and the initials and before reveal the famous birthday, let them guess!

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Halloween Word Game

This game can be played as a pen and paper game individually, or in pairs, or as a group activity on  a black board/white board.  The answsers to the following clues can all be found in the letters of HALLOWEEN.

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Pyramids Wordsearch

A pyramids themed word finder!

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Tulips Wordsearch

A tulip themed word finder!

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This Day in History for Seniors: September

A reminiscing magazine for every day in September! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!

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It Happened in September Quiz

This quiz is all about things relating to September. It includes historical events and trivia. It's tricky and informative and will promote much discussion!

Cartoon Characters Matching Game

This quiz featuring cartoon and comic book characters of yesteryear will stimulate conversation and reminiscing.

Gratitude Day Wreath

This is a lovely activity for a group setting however if physical distancing protocols are still in place, deliver the materials in kits a few days before Gratitude Day so residents can make individual wreaths.

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Library Sensory Stimulation Inspiration

The quiet of a local library and the feeling of settling in to enjoy a good book can be comforting to many of your residents. Tap into the magic of literature by trying out a sensory kit inspired by the library.

Memorable Slogans For Reminiscing

Some of the following advertisements may not be known in your country. Skip them and add your own with the help of residents.

Tailgate Social

Tailgating season typically starts with the first football game, though baseball fans are known to tailgate before games as well.

11 Assisted Living Week Activities

The 2020 theme for Assisted Living Week, which runs September 13-19 in America, is “Caring Is EssentiAL”. We love this theme as it reminds all of us that our roles in senior care are essential and crucial everyday, but especially during the days of COVID-19.

Baseball Quiz

It’s America’s pastime and can bring together the country in the midst of war, chaos, or even the coronavirus pandemic. While baseball season sure looked different this year, it’s always okay to celebrate with a bit of trivia and reminiscing.

Classical Music Word Finder

September is Classical Music Month in the US and what better way to celebrate than with a word finder related to all things classical? See how many words you can find as well as how many tunes you can hum while searching.

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20 Creative Ways to Hydrate the Elderly in Senior Care

Dehydration can cause serious complications for older adults. Make Activities a part of your community’s push for better hydration with our tips and tricks.

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Suction Cup Bird & Humming Bird Feeders

We alternated bird and humming bird feeders and within a day or two the birds were just having a feast.  What a great pleasant distraction for our clients.

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Tulips from Amsterdam Singalong & Exercise

Sitting in a comfortable chair, sing, exercise, whistle, smile, use scarves, or anything your body feels like doing to the music of Tulips from Amsterdam.

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